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Imperial Oil (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has announced its upcoming 2024 Fourth Quarter Earnings Call, scheduled for Friday, January 31. The event will begin at 9 a.m. MT, following the company's fourth quarter earnings release that morning.

Chairman, President and CEO Brad Corson, along with Vice-President of Investor Relations Peter Shaw, will host the call. The presentation will include brief remarks from Mr. Corson, followed by a Q&A session with Imperial's covering analysts.

The event will be accessible via webcast and will remain available for one year on Imperial's website. In case of technical difficulties with the EDGAR system, investors are advised to check Imperial's website or Canada's SEDAR+ system for the earnings information.

Imperial (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has announced that Sherri Evers, currently Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Commercial Development and Product Solutions, will transition to the role of North America Lubes General Manager at Exxon Mobil , effective March 1, 2025.

During her four-year tenure with Imperial's management team, Evers made significant contributions, including leading the Strathcona renewable diesel project and developing the company's Low Carbon Solutions business. She played a important role in plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and was instrumental in forming the Pathways Alliance to address oil sands operations emissions.

Evers, who holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, joined Imperial in 1998 and has held various positions, including global assignments with Exxon Mobil She was appointed Vice President, Commercial and Corporate Development in 2021 before assuming her current role in 2023. Her replacement will be announced at a later date.

Imperial (TSE: IMO, NYSE American: IMO) has released its 2025 corporate guidance, projecting capital expenditures of $1.9-2.1 billion. The company forecasts upstream production growth to 433,000-456,000 barrels per day, with Kearl production expected at 280,000-290,000 bbl/d, Cold Lake at 150,000-160,000 bbl/d, and Syncrude at 75,000-80,000 bbl/d.

Downstream operations anticipate refinery throughput of 405,000-415,000 barrels per day with utilization rates of 94-96%. The company plans turnarounds at all refineries in 2025, with lower expected impacts compared to 2024. The Strathcona Renewable Diesel project is scheduled to start around mid-year, enhancing product sales and network flexibility.

ExxonMobil unveiled its Corporate Plan to 2030, projecting an additional $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in cash flow. The plan includes increasing Pioneer acquisition synergies to over $3 billion, growing new business earnings to $3 billion, and adding $7 billion in structural cost savings. The company aims to increase Upstream production to 5.4 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, with over 60% from advantaged assets.

Key investments include $27-29 billion cash capex in 2025 and $28-33 billion annually in 2026-2030. The company plans to pursue up to $30 billion in lower emissions investments and expects to maintain its $20 billion annual share repurchase program through 2026.

ExxonMobil announced key leadership changes, with Liam M. Mallon, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, set to retire on February 1, 2025, after 34 years of service. Dan L. Ammann will succeed Mallon as president of Upstream Company, while maintaining his role as vice president. Additionally, Barry L. Engle has been appointed president of Low Carbon Solutions and vice president effective January 1, 2025. Ammann joined ExxonMobil in 2022 from Cruise/GM, while Engle, who joined in September 2024, brings three decades of automotive industry experience.

Imperial Oil has announced it will host its 2025 corporate guidance outlook call and presentation on Thursday, December 12. The event, starting at 9 a.m. MT, will be led by chairman, president and CEO Brad Corson and vice-president of investor relations Peter Shaw. The presentation will include brief remarks followed by a Q&A session with covering analysts. The webcast will be available for one year on Imperial's website, with alternative access through SEDAR+ if technical difficulties arise with the EDGAR system.

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) announces plans to invest over $200 million to expand advanced recycling operations at Baytown and Beaumont, Texas. The expansion will add 350 million pounds per year of recycling capacity, bringing total capacity to 500 million pounds annually. The company aims to reach 1 billion pounds of global recycling capacity by 2027 through additional projects in North America, Europe, and Asia. The Baytown facility, operational since 2022, has already processed over 70 million pounds of plastic waste. The new operations are expected to start in 2026, serving customers in more than 15 countries across multiple sectors.

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and LG Chem have signed a non-binding MOU for a lithium carbonate offtake agreement of up to 100,000 metric tons. The lithium will be supplied from ExxonMobil's planned U.S. project to LG Chem's Tennessee cathode plant, expected to be the largest in the U.S. with an annual capacity of 60,000 tons. The project will utilize Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, promising approximately two-thirds less carbon intensity than hard rock mining. The final investment decision depends on establishing commercially competitive regulatory frameworks.

Imperial Oil has declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, maintaining the same level as the third quarter. The dividend will be payable on January 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2024. As Canada's largest petroleum refiner, Imperial has maintained a consistent dividend payment record for over 100 years, with 30 consecutive years of annual dividend increases.